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Despite the fact that glazing tends to be the weakest point in a building, it’s often overlooked as a security risk. This means that windows are particularly susceptible to bomb blasts, break-ins and attacks, as they are fragile and can shatter very easily. A broken window is easy for intruders to force through and gain access to a building.
As well as being relatively easy to break, glass can be incredibly dangerous in the event of an attack. The force of a bomb blast or explosion can cause glass to shatter into numerous shards, which act like projectiles that can cause devastating injuries, so finding ways to strengthen windows can significantly reduce this risk.
What safety and security window film does
Safety and security window film is designed to hold shards of glass together in the event of an attack. It’s a thick, durable film that can absorb energy from an impact to reduce the chances of injury. Flying glass shards are a significant cause of injuries as a result of bombings and explosions, so safety film was created to keep broken glass in the frame. Because it holds the glass together and doesn’t create gaps in the frame, it also doesn’t give an easy access point for would-be intruders.
It doesn’t stop the glass from breaking during impact, but it creates an extra layer of security by holding the pieces together, making forced entry more difficult, and strengthening your glass windows against impact.
Why anchoring matters as well as film
Whilst safety window film can significantly improve the security of a building, film alone doesn’t prevent the glass pulling away from the frame. An anchoring system is used in conjunction with window film to secure a window directly to the structure of the building itself, keeping it firmly in place. Anchoring makes a window film more stable against impact, adding an extra level of security.
How OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring System works
The OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring enhances the performance of safety and security window films in the event of an explosion. They secure the filmed glass to the frame, creating a continuous connection between the glass, window film and the frame. Using an anchoring system allows a window to better absorb shock, rather than failing under pressure from an impact. The OVAGLAS® system has a FlexZone, which is an energy-absorbing design to allow for this.
Just like security window film, the anchoring system can be retrofitted into existing buildings, which is significantly less disruptive than installing new windows.
Testing, certification and what buyers should look for
The security and safety of your building should be a high priority, so checking that a window system has been thoroughly tested and complies with safety standards is key. Although laboratory testing can give a good idea of how a window film or anchoring system could work under impact, it’s better if there is evidence of real-world testing to see how it holds up.
There are recognised safety standards that products should comply with, like ISO or EN, as this is evidence that the products have been tested and are legally compliant, so you can be assured that they can be trusted. Our anchoring system has been tested to European and international standards, including ISO 16933 EXV25.
Additionally, you should feel confident that the installer of the film or anchoring system is accredited, as if they are fitted by someone without the relevant knowledge or experience, you can’t be certain that the film will be up to scratch.
Typical applications for safety window film
All venues and building types can benefit from safety window film, as it’s a simple, effective and durable way to improve the safety of a property. It can be used in:
- Venues – No matter the size of the venue, window film can add extra security and help to protect crowds
- Transport hubs – A more common target for terrorist attacks as there is high footfall
- Retail premises – Shops can be targeted by thieves, so window film can help to prevent this
- Government buildings – Also a potential target of attacks and threats
- Commercial offices
If your property has any valuables on site, carries sensitive data, or is frequently busy, it might be more at risk of attacks.
How this fits into wider protective security planning
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning how to improve the security of your property. From training your staff on safety procedures to controlling access to your building, taking a multi-layered approach to security means that more bases will be covered. This is especially important with the new regulations that will be coming into force under Martyn’s Law, which was passed in 2025 to improve protective security and preparation by requiring public venues and events to implement measures against terrorism.
Using window film and anchoring systems can reduce the risk of injury caused by flying glass in the event of attacks, or can help to buy time in which to react or call authorities during forced entries. It’s an incredibly straightforward way of upgrading the safety of your existing windows, and comes with little downtime, so it’s an excellent way of further bolstering the security of your property.
Speak to OVAGLAS about assessing glazing risk in your building
As part of your practical preparation for Martyn’s Law, reviewing the glazing risk in your building can be an excellent precautionary measure. To find out more about how window film can add extra security to your commercial property, get in touch with the OVAGLAS team.
Despite the fact that glazing tends to be the weakest point in a building, it’s often overlooked as a security risk. This means that windows are particularly susceptible to bomb blasts, break-ins and attacks, as they are fragile and can shatter very easily. A broken window is easy for intruders to force through and gain access to a building.
As well as being relatively easy to break, glass can be incredibly dangerous in the event of an attack. The force of a bomb blast or explosion can cause glass to shatter into numerous shards, which act like projectiles that can cause devastating injuries, so finding ways to strengthen windows can significantly reduce this risk.
What safety and security window film does
Safety and security window film is designed to hold shards of glass together in the event of an attack. It’s a thick, durable film that can absorb energy from an impact to reduce the chances of injury. Flying glass shards are a significant cause of injuries as a result of bombings and explosions, so safety film was created to keep broken glass in the frame. Because it holds the glass together and doesn’t create gaps in the frame, it also doesn’t give an easy access point for would-be intruders.
It doesn’t stop the glass from breaking during impact, but it creates an extra layer of security by holding the pieces together, making forced entry more difficult, and strengthening your glass windows against impact.
Why anchoring matters as well as film
Whilst safety window film can significantly improve the security of a building, film alone doesn’t prevent the glass pulling away from the frame. An anchoring system is used in conjunction with window film to secure a window directly to the structure of the building itself, keeping it firmly in place. Anchoring makes a window film more stable against impact, adding an extra level of security.
How OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring System works
The OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring enhances the performance of safety and security window films in the event of an explosion. They secure the filmed glass to the frame, creating a continuous connection between the glass, window film and the frame. Using an anchoring system allows a window to better absorb shock, rather than failing under pressure from an impact. The OVAGLAS® system has a FlexZone, which is an energy-absorbing design to allow for this.
Just like security window film, the anchoring system can be retrofitted into existing buildings, which is significantly less disruptive than installing new windows.
Testing, certification and what buyers should look for
The security and safety of your building should be a high priority, so checking that a window system has been thoroughly tested and complies with safety standards is key. Although laboratory testing can give a good idea of how a window film or anchoring system could work under impact, it’s better if there is evidence of real-world testing to see how it holds up.
There are recognised safety standards that products should comply with, like ISO or EN, as this is evidence that the products have been tested and are legally compliant, so you can be assured that they can be trusted. Our anchoring system has been tested to European and international standards, including ISO 16933 EXV25.
Additionally, you should feel confident that the installer of the film or anchoring system is accredited, as if they are fitted by someone without the relevant knowledge or experience, you can’t be certain that the film will be up to scratch.
Typical applications for safety window film
All venues and building types can benefit from safety window film, as it’s a simple, effective and durable way to improve the safety of a property. It can be used in:
- Venues – No matter the size of the venue, window film can add extra security and help to protect crowds
- Transport hubs – A more common target for terrorist attacks as there is high footfall
- Retail premises – Shops can be targeted by thieves, so window film can help to prevent this
- Government buildings – Also a potential target of attacks and threats
- Commercial offices
If your property has any valuables on site, carries sensitive data, or is frequently busy, it might be more at risk of attacks.
How this fits into wider protective security planning
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning how to improve the security of your property. From training your staff on safety procedures to controlling access to your building, taking a multi-layered approach to security means that more bases will be covered. This is especially important with the new regulations that will be coming into force under Martyn’s Law, which was passed in 2025 to improve protective security and preparation by requiring public venues and events to implement measures against terrorism.
Using window film and anchoring systems can reduce the risk of injury caused by flying glass in the event of attacks, or can help to buy time in which to react or call authorities during forced entries. It’s an incredibly straightforward way of upgrading the safety of your existing windows, and comes with little downtime, so it’s an excellent way of further bolstering the security of your property.
Speak to OVAGLAS about assessing glazing risk in your building
As part of your practical preparation for Martyn’s Law, reviewing the glazing risk in your building can be an excellent precautionary measure. To find out more about how window film can add extra security to your commercial property, get in touch with the OVAGLAS team.
Despite the fact that glazing tends to be the weakest point in a building, it’s often overlooked as a security risk. This means that windows are particularly susceptible to bomb blasts, break-ins and attacks, as they are fragile and can shatter very easily. A broken window is easy for intruders to force through and gain access to a building.
As well as being relatively easy to break, glass can be incredibly dangerous in the event of an attack. The force of a bomb blast or explosion can cause glass to shatter into numerous shards, which act like projectiles that can cause devastating injuries, so finding ways to strengthen windows can significantly reduce this risk.
What safety and security window film does
Safety and security window film is designed to hold shards of glass together in the event of an attack. It’s a thick, durable film that can absorb energy from an impact to reduce the chances of injury. Flying glass shards are a significant cause of injuries as a result of bombings and explosions, so safety film was created to keep broken glass in the frame. Because it holds the glass together and doesn’t create gaps in the frame, it also doesn’t give an easy access point for would-be intruders.
It doesn’t stop the glass from breaking during impact, but it creates an extra layer of security by holding the pieces together, making forced entry more difficult, and strengthening your glass windows against impact.
Why anchoring matters as well as film
Whilst safety window film can significantly improve the security of a building, film alone doesn’t prevent the glass pulling away from the frame. An anchoring system is used in conjunction with window film to secure a window directly to the structure of the building itself, keeping it firmly in place. Anchoring makes a window film more stable against impact, adding an extra level of security.
How OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring System works
The OVAGLAS® Flexible Anchoring enhances the performance of safety and security window films in the event of an explosion. They secure the filmed glass to the frame, creating a continuous connection between the glass, window film and the frame. Using an anchoring system allows a window to better absorb shock, rather than failing under pressure from an impact. The OVAGLAS® system has a FlexZone, which is an energy-absorbing design to allow for this.
Just like security window film, the anchoring system can be retrofitted into existing buildings, which is significantly less disruptive than installing new windows.
Testing, certification and what buyers should look for
The security and safety of your building should be a high priority, so checking that a window system has been thoroughly tested and complies with safety standards is key. Although laboratory testing can give a good idea of how a window film or anchoring system could work under impact, it’s better if there is evidence of real-world testing to see how it holds up.
There are recognised safety standards that products should comply with, like ISO or EN, as this is evidence that the products have been tested and are legally compliant, so you can be assured that they can be trusted. Our anchoring system has been tested to European and international standards, including ISO 16933 EXV25.
Additionally, you should feel confident that the installer of the film or anchoring system is accredited, as if they are fitted by someone without the relevant knowledge or experience, you can’t be certain that the film will be up to scratch.
Typical applications for safety window film
All venues and building types can benefit from safety window film, as it’s a simple, effective and durable way to improve the safety of a property. It can be used in:
- Venues – No matter the size of the venue, window film can add extra security and help to protect crowds
- Transport hubs – A more common target for terrorist attacks as there is high footfall
- Retail premises – Shops can be targeted by thieves, so window film can help to prevent this
- Government buildings – Also a potential target of attacks and threats
- Commercial offices
If your property has any valuables on site, carries sensitive data, or is frequently busy, it might be more at risk of attacks.
How this fits into wider protective security planning
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning how to improve the security of your property. From training your staff on safety procedures to controlling access to your building, taking a multi-layered approach to security means that more bases will be covered. This is especially important with the new regulations that will be coming into force under Martyn’s Law, which was passed in 2025 to improve protective security and preparation by requiring public venues and events to implement measures against terrorism.
Using window film and anchoring systems can reduce the risk of injury caused by flying glass in the event of attacks, or can help to buy time in which to react or call authorities during forced entries. It’s an incredibly straightforward way of upgrading the safety of your existing windows, and comes with little downtime, so it’s an excellent way of further bolstering the security of your property.
Speak to OVAGLAS about assessing glazing risk in your building
As part of your practical preparation for Martyn’s Law, reviewing the glazing risk in your building can be an excellent precautionary measure. To find out more about how window film can add extra security to your commercial property, get in touch with the OVAGLAS team.
Optimaliseer je glazuur met hoogwaardige coatings. Energiebesparende raamfolie is een eenvoudige en effectieve oplossing voor bedrijven die de energie-efficiëntie van een commercieel pand willen verbeteren, maar zonder inbode op natuurlijk licht te verliezen.
Raamfolie wordt aangebracht op uw bestaande ramen, wat een kosteneffectieve oplossing biedt die uw werkplek aanzienlijk kan verbeteren, van het behouden van een comfortabelere binnentemperatuur tot het besparen van geld op energierekeningen.
OVAGLAS biedt ook Clarifoil® Anti-Fog Film voor Freezer Doors aan, een hoogpresterende anti-mistfilm voor commerciële vriezers.
Zonne-controle raamfilms
Zonne-energie raamfolie kan op bestaande ramen worden aangebracht om veelvoorkomende problemen zoals overmatige hitte, schittering en verbleekte meubels te verminderen of te elimineren. Het blokkeert mogelijk schadelijke UV-stralen, terwijl het toch natuurlijk licht en warmte binnenlaat, zonder je zicht te belemmeren.
Zonne-raamfilm werkt door bepaalde golflengten van zonlicht te reflecteren of absorberen voordat het de kans krijgt het glas te doordringen. Het laat zichtbaar licht door, maar ongewenste golflengten zoals UV worden afgewezen. In koelere maanden werkt raamfolie om warmte te behouden, omdat er een aanzienlijk deel van de warmte door ramen verloren gaat, wat betekent dat het het hele jaar door voordelen oplevert.
Clarifoil® Anti-Fogfilm voor vriesdeuren
We bieden ook Clarifoil® Anti-Fog Film voor vriesdeuren aan, een anti-condensfilm voor winkelvriezers die voorkomt dat de deuren besloegen wanneer ze door klanten worden geopend. Het zorgt voor transparantie van glas zodat de producten binnenin duidelijk zichtbaar zijn, wat de klantervaring verbetert – om nog maar te zwijgen van de besparingen op energieverbruik en je elektriciteitsrekening.
Veelgestelde vragen over energiebesparende raamfolie
Werkt zonne-raamfolie?
Zonne-raamfolie is zeer effectief in het voorkomen dat aanzienlijke hoeveelheden door de zon opgewekte warmte door ramen heen gaan. Zodra het is aangebracht, helpt zonne-raamfolie om overtollige warmte te voorkomen en filtert het UV-stralen eruit – UV is niet alleen schadelijk voor de huid, maar is een van de belangrijkste oorzaken van verbleekte bekleding en meubels. In de winter voegt zonnebeschermingsfolie een extra isolatielaag toe, waardoor warmteoverdracht tussen binnen en buiten wordt voorkomen.
Raamfolie is ideaal voor ramen op het werk, omdat het de irriterende schittering door zonnewarmte die op computerschermen reflecteert en ze moeilijk zichtbaar maakt, kan verminderen.
Is raamfilm energiezuinig?
Zonne-raamfolie is het hele jaar door zeer energiezuinig. In commerciële panden kan het gebruik van raamfolie in de zomermaanden aanzienlijke kostenbesparingen opleveren, omdat het gebouw minder afhankelijk is van airconditioning om het koel te houden. Als het kouder is, helpt raamfolie om warmte vast te houden, wat helpt om de stookkosten te besparen.
Is raamfilm beter dan jaloezieken?
Gordijnen en jaloezieën kunnen effectief zonlicht blokkeren als ze dicht zijn, maar ze blokkeren het zicht en voorkomen natuurlijk licht dat binnenkomt. Ze voorkomen ook niet dat warmte via de ramen binnenkomt, omdat ze van het glas af zijn teruggeplaatst. Ondertussen voorkomt raamfolie dat overtollige warmte binnenkomt, zonder de hoeveelheid zichtbaar licht te verminderen of het zicht te belemmeren.
Energiebesparende raamfolie is ook veel makkelijker te onderhouden en schoon te maken dan gordijnen of jaloezieën. Zonne-controle raamfolies bieden ook UV-fadebescherming en vermindering van schittering.
Is raamfolie makkelijk te onderhouden?
Raamfolie is gemakkelijk te onderhouden en schoon te houden, vooral vergeleken met gordijnen en jaloezieken. Het kan worden schoongemaakt met een milde detergentoplossing en een zachte doek – let er alleen op dat je schurende of agressieve producten vermijdt die krassen kunnen veroorzaken.
Hoe je zonnefolie op ramen aanbrengt
Hoewel het mogelijk is om zelf raamfolie te installeren, kun je het beste het beste aan de professionals overlaten. Onjuiste glasreiniging, het gebruik van het verkeerde gereedschap of fouten bij het aanbrengen kunnen allemaal de effectiviteit en duurzaamheid van uw raamfolie aantasten. Als het correct wordt geïnstalleerd, kun je profiteren van je raamfolie. OVAGLAS biedt inspecties ter plaatse aan om ervoor te zorgen dat u de juiste raamfolie kiest voor uw commerciële locatie, en ons ervaren team past deze op de hoogste standaard aan.
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